Featured Partner: CrossFit Convergence
Our Countdown to 100 Issues continues and we have 26 to go! This week will be the 3rd round for weekly giveaways. All Tallahassee and Florida-themed swag. Speaking of, we will talk about the topic of “Giveaways” and this week’s winner this coming Live on Wed. Plus, we have a guest entrepreneur joining us. The focus for the broader Tallahassee business community is jobs, which includes Talent & Workforce. Scroll down to learn more on a New Biz on the Block!
Quick Summary
For today’s Motivational Monday and 74th edition, here’s what’s up:
Local: Tal Chamber’s Annual Breakfast
FL Commerce: 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report
NBOTB: Drury Hotel + Amped Fitness Coming Soon
Talent: FAMU Sr. Jaeden Patterson Wins Bloomberg Challenge
Featured Partner: CrossFit Convergence - Raffle
Featured Resources: AERO Partner - Capital City Chamber
Business + Networking Events
LOCAL
TAL CHAMBER
Image Credit: Julia Holly (JH Creative)
“I came here because of the Seminoles, and stayed because it’s home.” - Rob Clarke
Last week, the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce held their widely attended Annual Breakfast. Significant moments took place like honoring past-chair, Richard Moore, Immediate past-chair Terrie Ard, and Ambassador of the Year, shout out to Reenee Williams! Key points stood out:
In 2024, there will be a focus on jobs & workforce development.
“The Increase of private sector jobs leads to better quality of life…Ramifications of anti-growth sentiment is preventing poor communities from crossing the bridge.” - Rob Clarke
Sperry & Associates featured the Danfoss Turbocor Expansion at Innovation Park
Here’s TaMaryn Water’s Recap in Tal Democrat
FL COMMERCE
2023 FLORIDA MANUFACTURING REPORT
Image Credit: Florida Makes via LinkedIn
Florida's Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly recently released the 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report in collaboration with Florida Makes and Florida Commerce.
Provides a deeper understanding of manufacturing's pivotal role in Florida's economy
Summary of key technology, workforce, growth, and supply chain strengths
Local and national opportunities to further improve Florida’s manufacturing strengths and capabilities
Analysis of key manufacturing sub-sectors that drive Florida’s economy as well as the distribution and relative importance of those sub-sectors at a regional level
See Full 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report | Florida Makes: LinkedIn Post
NBOTB
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL
Image Credit: Drury Hotels via Instagram
Drury Plaza Hotel opens in northeast Tallahassee. The site joins more than 150 locations under the family-owned hotelier brand, which includes Drury Inn, Drury Suites and Pear Tree Inn.
This seven-story, mid-tier hotel has 180 rooms, including 49 deluxe king rooms, 107 deluxe double queen rooms and 24 deluxe two-room suites.
Rooms feature Tallahassee with photos of the city's landscape and other visuals
Save up to 20% with promo code GOTAL when you book by January 26, 2024 here
COMING SOON
AMPED FITNESS
Image: Amped Fitness Tallahassee via IG
Amped Fitness Kickstarts 2024 with Announcement of New Tallahassee, Florida Location
Amped Fitness, the Florida-Founded fitness center has expanded their Sunshine State empire with the recent announcement of location number twenty-two in Tallahassee.
Located at 1654 Governors Square Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, and an impressive 35,000 square feet.
Officially accepting reservations for their exclusive Two-Day-Only Cyber Sale. Secure your spot as Founding Member here
TALENT
JAEDEN PATTERSON
Image Credit: Bloomberg via FAMU FORWARD
Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) senior Jaeden Patterson is the winner of this year’s Bloomberg Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Trading Challenge.
Jaeden finished first among 60 HBCU students who competed in the real-world investing event on the Bloomberg Terminal learning risk management, investing and data analytics skills within financial markets.
The challenge was created to help HBCU students build marketable skills and knowledge needed to compete for finance jobs and provide hands-on experience that they will use in their future careers.
This year, students invested $1 million virtual US dollars across companies in the DM index in a closed network, with the assistance of university faculty and assigned Bloomberg mentors. The winner was decided based on the trade performance of participants, benchmarked against real DM indices on the Bloomberg Terminal.
FEATURED PARTNER
Image Credit: CFC via Instagram
📢 Who wants THREE FREE months at CrossFit Convergence? Calling all members or future members to join the raffle!
✔️Tickets are $10 cash or Venmo (send DM to CFC for Venmo details) or 3 tickets for $25
✔️You MUST be present to win, the drawing day will be on CFC Clash on January 27th at 9 AM to 3 PM
✔️Get with a Coach on gathering your tickets before the event, tickets will be available for purchase at their indoors retail table. CFC IG Post
NEW! | FEATURED RESOURCE
Image: Capital City Chamber of Commerce via FB
AERO Partner: Capital City Chamber
Founded in 1994, the Capital City Chamber has evolved into an active participant in the area’s economic development process.
Dedicated to supporting underserved small businesses in the areas of education, certification and accessing contracting opportunities and capital.
EVENTS
BUSINESS + NETWORKING EVENTS
Image Credit: Foundation for Leon County Schools via LinkedIn
Jan. 25th, Thurs. at The Moon: Karaoke for Kids by Foundation for Leon County Schools | Ticket Price: from $100 Learn More
Feb. 2nd, Fri. 5 PM to 7 PM EST at Domi Station: February First Friday Happy Hour by Domi Station | Free Reserve a Spot
Feb. 6th, Tues. 7:45 AM to 9 AM EST at Vino Beano: Coffee and Commerce by Capital City Chamber of Commerce | Register
Feb 07th, Wed. 9 AM to 12 PM EST Florida Office of Supplier Diversity - Loan Mobilization Workshop Series, Available Funding Opportunities | Online: Reserve a spot
Feb. 24th, Sat. 12 PM to 4 PM EST at The Moon: Black Business Expo Tallahassee 2024 | Ticket Price Range: General Admission $35 Vendor from $75 Tickets
Feb. 28th, Wed. from 7:30 AM EST at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida: Synapse Summit 2024 | Ticket Price Range: $51.45 to $418.95 Tickets
Secure your spot using the discount code Tally-10
See You Wednesday
Join us this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube sponsored by JH Creative channels. We will talk about “Giveaways”. Got questions? Join us live!
- Julia & Ali ([email protected])
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